The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has reported that a small radioactive source used for medical imaging calibration disappeared during transport in Newfield, New Jersey. The material was last accounted for on December 2, when its shipping container arrived empty and damaged at its destination.
The radioactive pin, identified as a Ge-68 source manufactured by Eckert & Ziegler, has an activity level of 0.267 mCi. The NRC classified it as “less than Category 3,” indicating minimal risk to public health. The pin was used at the Nazha Cancer Center to calibrate PET/CT scanners before being sent for disposal.
NJ Major Melham revealed a shipment of radioactive material went missing on December 2nd after arriving damaged and empty at its destination. “There’s an alert out right now. It was lost in New Jersey in transit.”
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) December 17, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) reported the incident to the NRC on December 3. Federal guidelines require immediate notification for lost radioactive materials and a full report if the item is not recovered within 30 days.
Reports of drone sightings in the Newfield area have led to speculation about a potential link to the search for the missing material. Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the drones and the incident.
Well the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission just dropped this nugget.. Seems they lost a container of radioactive material in NJ.. would explain the drones.. just sayin: https://t.co/raFZhsZntS
— TiltedTactics (@TiltedTactics) December 17, 2024
The NJDEP noted that the damaged container suggests mishandling occurred during transit. The licensee responsible for the shipment has filed a claim with the shipping company while recovery efforts continue.
#dronesoverNJ Seems like the Govt lost some nuclear materials and we have 1000s of terrorists in the country thanks to Joe and Kamala!!
NJ Mayor Thinks Mystery Drones Are Looking for ‘Radioactive Material’ that Went Missing Weeks Agohttps://t.co/X31XMdKJrh— Rodger Sayles (@RodgerSayles77) December 18, 2024
Eckert & Ziegler manufactures radioactive materials used in various industries, including healthcare, research and energy.
